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Keep nails trimmed short and be careful with manicure tools
Keeping nails short reduces the risk of injury. Take extra care with manicure and pedicure instruments, whether at home or in a salon.
Source: Arthritis Foundation (2022)
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Slip cotton liners inside winter gloves or mittens
Dermatologists recommend gloves or mittens made of cotton or another natural fibre. If those are hard to find, wear a cotton glove liner underneath to help prevent sweaty hands …
Source: American Academy of Dermatology
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Choose shoes with room for swollen toes; glove up for hand work
Pick shoes that won't irritate swollen toes, and wear gloves when you're working with your hands.
Source: Arthritis Foundation (2022)
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Let your bigger joints do the carrying
Large joints are stronger than small ones, so use them wherever you can. A bag with a strap across your body is easier on your joints than carrying the weight in your hand.
Source: Mayo Clinic
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Cotton gloves over a thick ointment at bedtime
Put on a thick ointment or cream before bed (Vaseline works well for many), then pull on plain cotton gloves. The gloves keep it on your hands instead of your sheets, and you ca…
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Rubber gloves for dishes and cleaning
Wear rubber or vinyl gloves for dishes, laundry and bathroom cleaning, with a thin cotton liner underneath so they're comfortable for longer. Alternatively, try a fragrance-free…
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Take your rings off before washing your hands
For eczema on the hands, dermatologists suggest removing rings before washing, since skin that stays damp under a ring can flare. Use lukewarm water and a mild, fragrance-free c…
Source: American Academy of Dermatology
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A buttonhook and easy fasteners for mornings
Pinching small buttons strains finger joints. A buttonhook helps, and so does choosing loose clothes with zippers or large buttons and pants with a stretch waist.
Source: Mayo Clinic
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Build up your handles with foam tubing
Slipping a short length of foam tubing over a toothbrush, spoon or fork makes the handle thicker and eases pressure on sore hand joints. An electric toothbrush is another option.
Source: Mayo Clinic
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Nexcare brush-on liquid bandage for split fingertips
For cracked fingertips I use Nexcare liquid bandage — not the spray, but the tiny bottle with a brush inside. If one coat isn't enough, let it dry for a few minutes and add anot…
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